Through the Working Limits, what are the maximum speeds for passenger and for freight trains?

Through the Working Limits, what are the maximum speeds for passenger and for freight trains?

• A. 40 MPH / 25 MPH
• B. 60 MPH / 40 MPH
• C. 30 MPH / 20 MPH
• D. 45 MPH / 30 MPH

Answer: (A)

Working Limits are protected track zones where crews may be working, so trains must proceed at a reduced, restricted speed to keep workers safe and allow for clear stopping distances. In these limits, the maximum speeds are 40 mph for passenger trains and 25 mph for freight trains. This setup provides a safer envelope around work crews, with freight requiring a slower speed to maintain tighter control in the work area, while passenger trains can operate at the higher, yet still restricted, speed.

Working Limits are protected track zones where crews may be working, so trains must proceed at a reduced, restricted speed to keep workers safe and allow for clear stopping distances. In these limits, the maximum speeds are 40 mph for passenger trains and 25 mph for freight trains. This setup provides a safer envelope around work crews, with freight requiring a slower speed to maintain tighter control in the work area, while passenger trains can operate at the higher, yet still restricted, speed.